Monthly Archives: February 2012

Nostalgia

Lately I’ve been thinking about things from my youth that made me feel warm, cozy, and happy. That includes some old board games and toys that I wish I still had to share with my niece and nephew. Also, I’m … Continue reading

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Co-Co the Caravan

In 1956, Ladybird Books published Tootles the Taxi and Other Rhymes, a sweet little collection of verse about vehicles–including Co-Co the Caravan (seen here turning in for the night). Co-Co was joined by characters such as Larry the Lorry, Stumbles … Continue reading

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African ReCamp

Just returned from two weeks in Addis Ababa and Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, where the preferred mode of transportation is cramming 15 people in these mini-buses. Talk about getting close with your fellow travelers. You just hop on, hit the side … Continue reading

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